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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

[Banff, AB, Canada] One of the hallmarks of NFA meetings is the vendor/member day when each retail member sits with every preferred vendor present rotating to one after the other for a full day of intentional conversation and product discussions.

And beyond flooring products shown here, the NFA welcomed technology companies to the show floor to help power members power both back office and their consumer facing platforms.

Roomvo gave NFA members a sneak peek at the next generation of Roomvo that will give retailers the power of an interior designer, according to the company. At the Cyncly table, Dave Geipel reminded members of the three divisions under the company’s umbrella — Mobile Marketing, RFMS and Pacific Solutions. “We are trying to create a seamless experience bringing all these divisions together.”

Jason Hair, Jay Kopelsohn and Al Boulogne took NFA members through both Mannington hard surface, with an emphasis on its Adura Selling Solution and Phenix’ FloorEver PetPlus carpet.

Sam and Alex Roberts of Roberts Carpet & Fine Flooring learned about Karndean’s multi format program (including gluedown, rigid and looselay) as well as the visual enhancements for Art Select. Pictured here from Karndean are Noah Fulton, John Callahan and David Capalbo.

Mohawk and its Karastan brand were on the show floor here. Among the products Mohawk’s Trey Thames and Kelly Oberschlake talked about with Pierce Flooring & Design’s Terry Walker and McSwain Carpet & Floors’ Jason McSwain was its RPC, waterproof, PVC-free product RPC with updates shipping now. “It’s amazing but that’s not why it is selling. It’s a phenomenal price point and value,” said Thames.

Tarkett’s Patrick Jacob and Jason Surratt took retailers through the company’s brad portfolio from Turf, which features an antimicrobial backing, to its EverGen WPC launched at Surfaces and its new fiber system branded Cloud 9.

Dixie’s Mike Johnson, TM Nuckols and Bill Watters talked with Macco’s Scott Browne and Baker Bros.’ Phil Koufidakis about the company’s nylon extrusion which is up and running and ready to start carpet production, new entry level 100 percent carpet and on the hard surface side, TruCore XL which is 12-inches wide and 72 inches long as well as Tymber XL and Tymber select – laminate products the company said is gaining traction.

Joe Young, Jeff Dill and Shawn Mehr tout Engineered Floors' new PureGrain SPC which utilizes High-Def technology to produce the DLVT product.

At the Shaw tables, Elizabeth Hurley and Ben Liebert shared with Hadinger Flooring’s Susan Hadinger its strategic moves to be fast and agile and adapt to the four major market geographies. As well, according to Liebert, “We are focused on products and brands to reduce overlap and getting the brands lined up. The brands will mean more to you and to us.”
Strategies are being built for popular brands such as COREtec and, pictured here, A/T’s Pet Perfect soft surface.

Hadinger’s Chris Cosentino and Susan Hadinger spent time with Stanton’s Jamann Stepp, Jonathan Cohen and Mitch White. Here, Stanton showcased its NuvoLux and NuvoMax laminate product along with two constructions of WPC along with its stunning soft surface product.

Republic showed off its wide range of Pure SPC featuring a Uniclic locking system.

AHF debuted its latest acquisition Crossville at the NFA meeting. As well, it displayed its popular products under the Robbins brand. Here, Tom Cole emphasized the consumer’s desire for real hardwood. “Ours is completely waterproof,” he noted.

MSI’s Stella is shown here in Blush. According to Jason Andrews, there is a focus on pastels. The company also showed its LVT and hardwood offerings.

IFC showcased its Canopy brand of WPC. For the full story, see story on page 29.

Daltile’s Patick Warren and Steven Facca with Flooring 101’s Jimmy Poulos and Ian Newton at the vendor member meeting. Here, Daltile showed off its pairing of wall tiles and mosaics along with its all-new Sample Bar that aims at reliving friction in the buying process.

Product design direction was a key conversation at Emser’s table here with Randall Sheehe. “This give the customer the opportunity to design. You pick a finish, you pick your size,” he said adding options range from mosaics to panels.

Among the highlights at the CALI booth was its new waterproof laminate with attached pad, Pacifica. As well, Chanel Clifford, Doug Jackson and Bob Fish showed attendees its popular Maverics in a long board of 9 ½” X 86” long and its new wood product Whiskey & Wine.

Happy Feet’s Jim Curtin and David Snedeker talked with retailers about opportunities being offered including its Surfside and Regency collectionos.